DELYAH BROWN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Florida Kidney Physicians
Brandon, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Streamlined discharge process by thoroughly evaluating patients for readiness and providing clear post-operative instructions.
- Improved communication with families by providing timely updates on patient status and answering questions about post-operative care.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare for patient arrivals and streamline transitions from OR to PACU.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety protocols during recovery phases.
- Advocated for patients'' needs as necessary, coordinating with other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes in recovery process.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from pre-op to operating room.
- Educate patients on pre-operative protocols and post-surgery expectations to enhance recovery experience.
- Monitor vital signs and report abnormalities, ensuring prompt intervention to maintain patient safety.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
- Reduced patient anxiety by providing comprehensive education on surgery preparation, procedures, and post-operative care.
Telehealth Nurse
Banyan Medical Systems
Tampa, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up fluids and, oriented patients to unit.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Lakeland, FL
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System Inc.
Winter Haven, FL
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
CNA
Home Instead Senior Care
Lakeland, FL
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Helped with meal preparation, medication reminders, grocery shopping & errands, light housekeeping
- Assisted in bathing, dressing, incontinence care/toileting, and mobility assistance
- Managed behaviors, encouraged engagement, assisted with Activities of Daily Living, and keeping seniors safe
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
Teller
Magnify Credit Union
Lakeland, FL
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Cashed checks and payed out money after verifying that signatures were correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds
- Entered customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts
- Balanced currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculated daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding machines
- Resolved problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts
Cashier/Hostess
Fred's Southern Kitchen
Lakeland, FL
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Helped with meal preparation, medication reminders, grocery shopping & errands, light housekeeping
- Assisted in bathing, dressing, incontinence care/toileting, and mobility assistance
- Managed behaviors, encouraged engagement, assisted with Activities of Daily Living, and keeping seniors safe
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL, United StatesAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Polk State College
Lakeland, FLSkills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Delegation and Motivation
- EMR training in EPIC and CERNER
Nursing License & Certifications
- Florida License
- Compact State License
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Florida Kidney Physicians
12.2025 - Current
Telehealth Nurse
Banyan Medical Systems
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
05.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System Inc.
06.2020 - 02.2021
CNA
Home Instead Senior Care
12.2017 - 06.2020
Teller
Magnify Credit Union
12.2015 - 07.2016
Cashier/Hostess
Fred's Southern Kitchen
07.2013 - 07.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Polk State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing